Jennie Gow: “2018 looks like a really exciting season”

Being one of the most well-known women working in motorsport, Jennie Gow is the perfect person to advise those hoping to have a similar career. Having not come from a journalism or motorsport background, she has had to work her way up from the very bottom of the ladder, hence making her a brilliant role […]

Emma Bearpark: “it made the experience fun and challenging because we were all learning together”

Working in Formula One can be difficult, especially when you are part of a brand-new team with no experience in the championship. However, working in a brand-new championship in which none of the teams have experience can be extremely challenging with all employees, regardless of their previous work, having any experience. Emma Bearpark has worked […]

Cristiana Pace: “It doesn’t matter if you are a woman and have kids, if you’re good and committed, you will still have a job in motorsport”

There is often a question over the number of females in high-powered positions within motorsport, but one woman who has done many roles within F1 is Cristiana Pace. Having worked as a Performance Engineer, Research Engineer and Business Development Manager in Formula One she has a wealth of experience and knowledge, and aims to share […]

Alexandra Schieren: “I became a master at crisis communication working for the FIA!”

Working as the FIA F1 Press Delegate is a huge responsibility in which the individual must speak to and brief all the media and represent the FIA at F1 Grands Prix. This role was Alexandra Schieren’s for many years and she had to deal with some of the most controversial and emotional moments in the […]

Chatting with Tatiana and Paula Calderon

Tatiana Calderon is one of the most well-known female racing drivers in the world, having raced in GP3 for 2 seasons, working as a Development Driver for Sauber F1 team and being a member of the FIA Women in Motorsport Commission. But accompanying the Colombian around the world is her sister Paula who quit racing […]

Isla Mackenzie: ‘I’m the first woman to work in my department’

Williams are well known for having a large female work force, especially with Claire Williams in the Team Principal role and Sophie Ogg as their Head of Communications. Though some areas of the team have seen fewer female employees than others. Isla Mackenzie spoke to me about her experience at the Oxfordshire factory. Although now […]

Sophie Ogg: “It has given me the opportunity to visit so many places that I wouldn’t have otherwise”

Williams are one of the most prestigious teams in Formula One and doing any role within the team is a great honour. One of those working in a senior position is Sophie Ogg. Head of F1 Communications, she is also an excellent female role model having worked her way up through many series of motorsport. I […]

Dr Kathryn Richards: ‘One letter changed my life’

Team bosses often speak after a victory of the team back at the factory and thank them for all their hard work. With several hundred highly skilled employees, each one is integral to the performance of the team. Mercedes AMG Petronas have enjoyed massive success over the past four seasons and one of those working […]